25 TV premieres to watch for in April

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8 p.m. April 17, HBO The much-anticipated adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Fire and Ice" book series, which has been in the works since 2006, propels HBO into a fantasy world loved by millions of diehard fans. But it's getting help from actors well-known in the genre, including Sean Bean (pictured), who played Boromir in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. I've watched a few episodes of the series, and feel HBO has nailed the tale with an epic scope and brooding cinematic feel. Click here for a more complete list of April TV events. Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol

8 p.m. April 17, HBO The much-anticipated adaptation of George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Fire and Ice" book series, which has been in the works since 2006, propels HBO into a fantasy world loved by millions of diehard fans. But it's getting help from actors well-known in the genre, including Sean Bean (pictured), who played Boromir in Peter Jackson's "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. I've watched a few episodes of the series, and feel HBO has nailed the tale with an epic scope and brooding cinematic feel. Click here for a more complete list of April TV events. Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol (HBO)

8 p.m. April 3, Showtime (series premiere) This dramatization of the life of Rodrigo Borgia (Jeremy Irons), who bribes his way to becoming Pope Alexander VI, oozes corruption, scandal and deliciously devious fun.

8 p.m. April 3, Showtime (series premiere) This dramatization of the life of Rodrigo Borgia (Jeremy Irons), who bribes his way to becoming Pope Alexander VI, oozes corruption, scandal and deliciously devious fun. (Showtime)

The biggest TV events for me in April are all about murder, greed, corruption and swordplay, with the launch of "Camelot" on Starz, "The Borgias" on Showtime and "Game of Thrones" on HBO. But there are plenty of other non-medieval new series, mini-series, movies and specials premiering in April, including AMC's chilling crime drama "The Killing." Here are 25 shows to watch you might want to see. Click here for a more complete list of April TV events. Curt Wagner, RedEye's Show Patrol CLICK HERE FOR APRIL 2012 PREMIERES